The History

Established in 1946 by Candy Industry’s founder and publisher, Don Gussow, the Kettle Award represents the highest recognition an individual working within the U.S. confectionery industry can attain.

It is, as Gussow explained to readers, “recognition of the contribution for ‘great or good’ of the industry, not only on the part of the person selected for the distinction, but of every member of the confectionery field who has devoted himself in whatever measure to make the business of candy making and selling a more profitable and happier one.”

Learn more about this year's Kettle Awards nominees, our history, and photo galleries of past winners, covers and reception photos.

Visit the Kettle Awards website.